300 results for “acute trauma”
63y · Male·Multiple blunt force injuries and mechanical asphyxia
… a building at approximately 11:30 PM on 23 May 2013. The coroner found no mechanical fault or evidence of acute medical deterioration. Although Constable had medical conditions including depression, hypertension and ty…
65y · Female·decompensated liver failure
… decompensated liver failure was ultimately related to end-stage cirrhosis and the physiological stress of trauma and surgery in a severely compromised patient.
56y · Female·Blunt head injury, with hyoid bone fracture being a significant condition contri…
… interpreting hyoid fractures and intracranial injuries in the context of chronic alcohol use and repeated trauma, and the importance of comprehensive documentation and radiological follow-up in patients with recurrent f…
74y · Female·haemothorax secondary to dissecting thoracic aorta
Mrs Petzierides, a 74-year-old woman, presented to the emergency department with sudden-onset, severe left scapular pain radiating to the jaw, occurring shortly after midnight. She was assessed by an emergency medicine r…
46y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained in a motorcycle incident (driver)
…with a concrete culvert. Clinical lessons include the critical importance of alcohol and drug screening in trauma, recognising impaired judgment and coordination from central nervous system depression, and the need for r…
44y · Female·acute myocardial infarction due to coronary thrombosis
A 44-year-old Aboriginal woman died from acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) due to coronary thrombosis while in custody at Bandyup Women's Prison…
24y · Male·Peritonitis secondary to a perforation of the small bowel
…observation with senior review within hours. Drug intoxication should not delay surgical intervention when traumatic perforation is suspected. Clear escalation protocols and supervision of junior doctors, particularly in…
27y · Male·Head injury
Warren Keith Matthews, aged 27, died from head injury following a motor vehicle collision on Bussell Highway, Western Australia. He was driving a vehicle without registration plates when police attempted to stop him. He …
27y · Male·Multiple injuries sustained as a pedestrian struck by a motor vehicle; specifica…
Jari Wise, aged 27, died on 29 February 2020 when struck by a vehicle driven by Melissa Oates at Huonville, Tasmania. Mr Wise was intoxicated (BAC 0.220%, THC present), wearing dark clothing, and standing in the centre o…
43y · Female·acute toxic effects of amitriptyline
A 43-year-old woman with depression was admitted to Gold Coast University Hospital with suspected amitriptyline overdose. After 11 hours of ED monitoring, she was medically cleared and transferred to a mental health asse…
27y · Male·Mixed drug (methylamphetamine and clozapine) toxicity
…ts, system failures around pathology follow-up and failure to consider inmates' psychological needs during trauma represent preventable care gaps.
23y · Female·Injuries sustained in a fall from a height
…s with untreated mood disorders, and the need for comprehensive risk assessment when patients present with acute changes in affect or presentation despite reported denial of suicidal thoughts.
19y · Male·unable to be determined
Nazrawi Woldemichael, a 19-year-old with a history of severe mental illness, traumatic brain injury, suicidal ideation, and substance abuse, disappeared on 9 October 2016 from North Hobart. …
50y · Male·Global hypoxic brain injury suffered during cardiac and respiratory arrest cause…
Herbert Mitchell, a 50-year-old man with alcohol dependence, was arrested for public drunkenness after being found extremely intoxicated at a shopping centre. Initially taken to an alcohol diversion centre but removed du…
27y · Male·Hypothermia and rhabdomyolysis due to traumatic crush injuries of back and legs …
A 27-year-old man died from hypothermia and rhabdomyolysis following crush injuries sustained when a tree fell on him during tree felling on family property. He was using a chainsaw to fell a large eucalyptus tree that b…
54y · Male·Acute severe trauma sustained in a motor vehicle crash, including transected tho…
54-year-old male died in a head-on motor vehicle collision on 13 February 2020. He was driving westbound when his vehicle crossed centre lines into the eastbound lane, colliding with an oncoming vehicle. The cause of lan…
15y · Female·Hanging
Zakiya, a 15-year-old Barkindji Maraura woman, died by hanging at Mildura Base Hospital following a family argument about repaying a borrowed $300. She had disclosed experiences of childhood sexual abuse by her uncle, ph…
65y · Male·peritonitis and necrosis of the bowel following a ruptured appendix
A 65-year-old prisoner with severe triple-vessel coronary artery disease died from peritonitis and bowel necrosis following an appendectomy. Initial surgery for perforated appendicitis was technically difficult but compe…
18y · Female·Mixed drug toxicity
…disorder, died from mixed drug toxicity after intentionally overdosing on propranolol while admitted to an acute mental health unit under involuntary treatment. She had a documented history of medication stockpiling and…
62y · Female·subacute subdural haematoma due to a closed head injury sustained in a fall from…
…ith worsening headaches unresponsive to opioids and nausea. Despite her anticoagulated status, recent head trauma, and concerning symptoms, the ED registrar (Dr P.) did not order a repeat CT scan, relying instead on the …
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